With the warmer weather comes more time outdoors, including taking in the simple pleasures of a backyard fire. Before lighting up, make sure to review the City of Minneapolis ordinances below to help keep neighborhoods safe and livable: Outdoor recreational fires are permitted between 9 am and 10 pm. Keep fires small: less than three […]
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Get on-board Minnesota Valley Transit Authority’s Commuter Challenge
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) wants Minnesotans to save time and money while reducing traffic congestion and helping the environment during the “Get on Board” Commuter Challenge.
Pioneering professor, activist John Wright retires
The Departments of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota have announced the retirement of Professor John S. Wright after 35 years of exemplary faculty service.
Robert Cray, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal, Tower of Power to headline Music in the Zoo series
This year’s Music in the Zoo concert series features, Robert Cray, Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns, the Taj Mahal Quartet, Keb’ Mo’ and Jontavious Willis, Tower of Power, Johnny Lang, and a “Pop 2000 Tour” hosted by Lance Bass of ‘Nsync with a performance by O-Town…
House passes renter protection bill
The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to increase lease transparency and protections for renters.
Local snowboarder Aten-Wa Theba competes amongst the nation’s top
St. Paul snowboarder Aten-Wa Theba placed amongst the nation’s top competitors at this year’s USASA Nationals.
City of Mpls seeks to diversify boards and commissions
There are more than 50 openings for volunteer-based boards, commissions and advisory committees that advise the City on issues, help develop policy and administer services.
Free tech support!
Need help with your computer or other devices? As part of Minneapolis Tech Month in April, Emerge Technology Center will host a Fix-It Tech event on Thursday, April 11.
QPR – suicide prevention classes in St. Paul
QPR is a free, one-hour presentation sponsored by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) that covers the three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide: Question, Persuade and Refer.
UROC’s 2019 Summer Resource Fair
Get a jump on summer and learn about fun-filled and educational activities for youth at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center’s (UROC) annual Summer Resource Fair on March 30.